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Nrg Energy

Regional Business Manager - East

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Nrg Energy

Produces and delivers electricity and energy services across North America via generation and retail brands

Support NRG generation fleet with budgeting, forecasting, spend analysis, reporting.
1 months ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Princeton, NJ
Hybrid
Company Size
15,637 Employees
Service Specialisms
Operations & Maintenance
Turbine Services
Gas Turbine Parts Supply
Rotor Life Management
Major Maintenance Services
Outage Planning
Project Management
Supply Chain Management
Sector Specialisms
Power
Natural Gas
Load Management
Sustainability
Renewables
Energy Services
Distributed Generation
Commercial Operations
Role

Description

financial reporting
spend analysis
budget forecast
data automation
powersam support
dashboard management
  • Prepare regional financial reports for the VPs of Operations,
  • Work with plant business analysts and managers on monthly, quarterly, year-to-date, and full year spend analysis and variance reporting,
  • Effectively convert financial data to meaningful information for executive management, and
  • Track and update actual spend, budget and forecast related to deactivation, ARO and environmental liabilities
  • Validation of Annual Incentive Program (AIP) tracking and Budget Exception reporting,
  • Provide the required environmental capex support for the filing of the 10Q and 10K reports.
  • Manage the Forecast Portal and Dashboards for reporting on FPR adjustments when outside of a forecast month,
  • Spend analysis and variance reporting,
  • Summarizing and presenting financial and operational data to executive management.
  • Develop and improve on business management processes especially around data automation,
  • Assist in the preparation and review of financial results, forecasting activities and variance reporting in coordination with FP&A (FPR, SAP, PowerSAM, Plant Unit Characteristics, and Planned Outage Schedules),
  • Accurately track, evaluate, and report on NRG’s Labor, Base O&M, VOM, Major Maintenance, Maintenance Capex and Environmental Capex,
  • Provide the tools and templates required for budgeting, reforecasting, and various reporting,
  • Provide support and training to plant business analysts and managers,
  • Assist in ad hoc analysis that ensures the fleet and stations have an effective spend plan to achieve Major Maintenance and Capital Expenditures,
  • Lead and drive the budgeting, forecasting and business planning process across the generation fleet,
  • Summarize and present monthly, quarterly, and annual performance financial reporting,
  • PowerSAM support and project economic analysis,

Requirements

bs/ba
powerbi
sap
powersam
10+ years
problem solving
  • BS/BA degree in Business, Accounting, Engineering, Computer Science, or Mathematics or related quantitative field.
  • Demonstrated track record in delivering internal improvement projects in a large and diverse organization.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite products such as Excel, Word, Teams, and PowerPoint. PowerBI experience and dashboard development is a plus.
  • Five to ten years relevant, heavy industry or conventional power plant experience.
  • Will remain focused and calm in the face of distractions and changing priorities and will have the ability to influence others to do the same.
  • Decision making, problem solving, analytical analysis and critical thinking skills required.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of the power industry including power and commodity markets, rules, and regulations and how these affect/impact plant operations.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills are required as well as the ability to work collaboratively across various functional groups This will be demonstrated across large and small groups of peers or superiors.
  • Willingness to work outside normal business hours as necessary especially during critical issue resolution and to achieve project milestones.
  • 10+ years of industry experience with at least 5 years or more directly related to plant operations or heavy industry required.
  • Strong operations background that includes asset optimization, investment, and project finance analysis.
  • Proficiency, or willing to develop proficiency, in specialized NRG business applications such as PowerSAM, PowerGADS, FPR, UC portal, OSS and SAP.
  • Will be highly organized and able to prioritize deadlines in work-intensive environments.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment with office opportunities in either Houston, Pittsburgh, or Princeton.
  • Travel outside of hybrid work environment will be common, however, weekend travel is not common.

Training + Development

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Interview process

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Company

Overview

2003 Emergence
Independent Company
The company emerged as an independent entity in 2003 following its bankruptcy.
5.4 GW Capacity
Planned Power Generation
Develops large-scale natural gas plants with a planned 5.4 GW combined-cycle capacity for data centers by 2029.
2006 Acquisition
Texas Genco
Milestone acquisition of Texas Genco in 2006 expanded its operational capabilities.
2009 Purchase
Reliant Energy
Acquisition of Reliant Energy in 2009 strengthened its market presence.
  • Built a vast energy generation portfolio—from coal, gas, oil and nuclear plants to wind, solar farms and battery storage.
  • Operates across the US and Canada under brands like Reliant, Direct Energy, Green Mountain Energy and Vivint.
  • Provides electricity, energy management, HVAC and home services through cloud-based platforms and smart-home integration.
  • Trades power, natural gas and environmental commodities, employing advanced analytics and financial instruments.
  • Unusual fact: it spearheaded the first privately-funded EV charging network (EVgo) before spinning it off.

Culture + Values

  • Protecting People and the Environment — comprehensive training, rigorous protocols, continuous improvement
  • Delivering reliable, innovative energy solutions and strong community engagement
  • Upholding ethical standards, transparency in reporting, and accountability
  • Investing in R&D, digital transformation, strategic partnerships to drive progress

Environment + Sustainability

50% Reduction
GHG Emissions Cut
The company has achieved a 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from a 2014 baseline.
44% Drop
Emissions Reduced
Emissions dropped significantly from 61 MtCO₂e in 2014 to 34 MtCO₂e in 2021, representing a 44% reduction.
$900M Bond
Sustainability-linked Financing
Issued a $900 million Sustainability-Linked Bond tied to reducing emissions to 31.7 MtCO₂e by 2025.
Net-Zero by 2050
Carbon Emissions Target
Aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, aligning with global climate goals.
  • SBTi‑approved, 1.5 °C‑aligned emissions targets
  • Recognized by SEAL Awards for reducing GHG by 55% from 2014 baseline and expanding low‑carbon retail offerings

Inclusion & Diversity

30% Women
Board Diversity
Ensures at least 30% of board members are women.
3-Year Cycle
Pay Equity Study
Gender and race pay equity study conducted every 3 years, ensuring equitable results after controlling for key factors.
100% Completion
Bias Training
All employees, including executives, have completed unconscious bias training.
  • Evaluated and revised job postings to eliminate 4‑year degree requirements and gendered language
  • Cross-functional 21-member team led by CEO delivering actionable DEI recommendations
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